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Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk

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Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk

  • Bristow's Barn is a gorgeous listed thatched property, sympathetically renovated last year and very well designed with the comfort of both humans and dogs in mind. The views over the quiet fields are just what you need for a relaxing break away in the Norfolk countryside. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom help multi generations enjoy a holiday together. Unlimited dogs are welcome to stay free of charge.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age: 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Pets

    Pets allowed
    Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Events

    No events allowed

    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

    About the neighborhood

    Located in Norwich, this apartment is in a rural area. Lost World Adventure Golf and Royal Cromer Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit East Ruston Old Vicarage and The Museum of the Broads. Hoveton Hall Gardens and Rossis Leisure are also worth visiting. Visit our Norwich travel guide
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    East Ruston, Norfolk

    What's nearby

    • A windmill, a house, and a body of water during sunset.
      Norfolk Broads
      6 min walk - 0.5 km
    • A dilapidated boat tied to a wooden structure with a red roof.
      Norfolk Coast
      10 min drive - 11.7 km
    • A beach with a pier extending into the sea, a rocky shoreline, and a building on a cliff.
      Cromer Beach
      32 min drive - 39.3 km
    • An open-air amphitheater with a metal frame and glass walls, surrounded by a grassy field and trees with autumn foliage.
      University of East Anglia
      42 min drive - 46.5 km
    • Carrow Road Stadium
      41 min drive - 46.5 km

    Getting around

    • Hoveton and Wroxham Station
      14 min drive
    • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
      30 min drive

    Restaurants

    • coffeesmiths
      10 min drive
    • Shambles Bar Bistro
      10 min drive
    • Costa Coffee
      10 min drive
    • Black Swan
      9 min drive
    • Cafe Kitale
      10 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk pet-friendly?

    Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

    How much is parking?

    Onsite parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk?

    Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk?

    Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk located?

    Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Norfolk Broads, Stalham Firehouse Museum, and East Ruston Old Vicarage. The Museum of the Broads is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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    Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk Reviews

    Reviews

    Exceptional

    All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

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    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Great stay. Lovely place to stay with our big dog. Range of crates available for her to sleep in, including an extra large one. Owner popped round to introduce himself and could not have been more helpful.We will be booking again!
    Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Excellent week away

    A fabulous property, very clean, spacious, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and everything you need for the dogs. Wonderful welcoming tray and fresh flowers. Excellent location for local walks and nearby beaches are only 15 minutes in the car. Plenty of supermarkets in the locality plus farm shops. We couldn’t have been made to feel any more welcome and would love to go back.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Great place

    A lovely place to stay for us and so dog friendly. The barn is spacious and the welcome pack much appreciated. The location means it's easy to walk from the door and also not far to drive to the north and east coast.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Exceptional property

    Bristow’s Barn was a lovely property to come back to after days on the beach. Very welcoming and comfortable.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Great for nervous pups!

    Fantastic dog friendly property - so much secure outside space, including the courtyard! Quiet location, barely a car passes the property overnight and only a handful through the day!
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    A great place

    Bristows Barn is a great place to stay for humans and dogs. Lots of room, a great kitchen, very dog friendly with a garden for zoomies. This was our second visit and we have already booked again for next year. Thank you .
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Beautiful Barn in Wonderful Location.

    What a beautiful place Bristol’s Barn is. There is Everything you could need inside, lovely welcome pack . Small but very securely fenced and private garden . Fantastic dog walks on the doorstep, we loved Weavers Way .
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Superb dog friendly barn

    This was the second time we have stayed at Bristows Barn, and it didn’t disappoint. The barn was so clean and we felt at home straight away. The owner was so welcoming, and has thought of everything to make this a truly dog friendly place to stay. The location is wonderful, so close to weavers way, and a short drive to the lovely beaches. Can’t wait to book again.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Perfect for a quiet break away in the countryside

    We loved the location- so quiet and a short stroll to Weavers Way and to Stalham. Big property - it was just two of us and the dogs so we only used downstairs. Dogs loved the grassy garden and the big courtyard. Very welcoming and friendly owner. We really enjoyed our stay at Bristows Barn.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Back Again!

    Second year running we’ve stayed here. Great location, Stalham just 5mins away in the car or nice 30min walk down the weaver way. The barn is spacious, modern and comfortable, the dogs love it! We will definitely be back for a third time!
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Perfect…dog friendly … fabulous Barn…wonderful location

    Bristows Barn is a wonderful place to stay with your family and dogs. Totally dog friendly, lots of space for everyone. The separate courtyard and garden are great for chilling any time of day. Weavers way is just across the lane, so quiet, we hardly saw any other walkers. Stephen the host was so helpful, we can’t wait to come back again in November.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Fantastic stay

    What a perfect week we had in Norfolk made even better by the fabulous property we stayed in. Extremely dog friendly, we took five dogs and the fully enclosed garden was excellent as was everything else provided. We had one small issue with hot water one morning,resolved within half an hour. We will definitely return.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Bristow's Barn East Ruston

    We have just come back from a stay at Bristow's Barn with our daughter, 3 grandchildren and 4 dogs. A beautifully restored barn with plenty of room for us all. Ideal location, very short walk to Weavers Way and short drive to Bacton Woods, Bacton beach and Cart Gap. Stephen very kindly let us check in early which was very helpful.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Home from Home

    4 beagles, 4 adults and plenty of space. We loved our week at Bristow's Barn. Very relaxing and conveniently located to reach facilities, shops and so many beaches. Stephen was quick to respond to our questions. Only recommendation is for a few more pots and pans in the kitchen.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Quiet and Relaxing

    We had high expectations of Bristow’s Barn based on the photos and it did not disappoint. The location was perfect for us, it was quiet with excellent dog walks from the door. The barn was comfortable, warm and well equipped. The kitchen had everything you would want if you planned to cook rather than eat out. We very much look forward to our return visit later on this year.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Great stay

    We have just returned from our first visit to Norfolk, staying at the Bristow’s Barn and would highly recommend this accommodation and booking with East Ruston. The accommodation was beautiful and had everything you could possibly need. The location was brilliant for walking our four dogs and it was great to see our reactive boy having the time of his life, swimming in the sea and walking for miles without any distractions. We would also like to say a big thank you to Sue for sorting out some extra goodies and birthday banners for our arrival, it was very much appreciated.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Beautiful Property

    We have been visiting Norfolk with ERC for over 10 years & have watched Bristows Barn being restored so it was lovely to finally get to stay & it didn't disappoint! Huge spotless rooms, a beautiful kitchen & very much appreciated welcome pack. 2 outside areas for dogs (a large patio & a separate lawned area) & we had gorgeous weather so could sit out on the comfortable sun loungers. Overall we have had a lovely week in a very beautiful property in our favourite place.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    A perfect retreat

    Sue from East Ruston Cottages helped identify this as a suitable property (away from probable fireworks; secure garden for little and big dogs) - not only was it absolutely perfect with no firework noise at all and a lovely garden for dogs and humans, non-slip flooring, crates and stair gates provided, the Barn had everything you need for a comfortable holiday - a fully equipped kitchen, space, plentiful hot water, even throws for the settees, dog towels and toys. It was conveniently situated for local facilities in Stalham and lovely beaches and walks are a short distance away. Perfect accommodation in a lovely setting, definitely recommended!
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Relaxing stay with a reactive dog

    We had the best time! We have a dog reactive dog and she was able to relax and enjoy walks around the area. She's not much of a beach pooch but there are plenty of walks from the doorstep that are quiet and just great walks. The barn itself is really clean, has everything you need. Plenty of space in the kitchen, beds are super comfy. Shower was really great and powerful too.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Bristow's Barn

    A beautiful well-appointed property. Truly a dog friendly property - i.e. no restrictions on where the dogs could and could not go in the house. Throws provided for the sofa, which our dogs really appreciated as they love to stretch out in comfort! Great garden - very secure - just a shame that the weather wasn't that great during our stay, so we were unable to make much use of it. Good local walks and the dogs enjoyed Winterton and Overstrand beaches too. All in all we had a lovely relaxing time at Bristow's Barn.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    An excellent company for Dogs and Humans

    We had a fabulous week at Bristow Barns, so relaxing and perfect for Baxter and Tilly our two Labradors therefore! The totally enclosed garden offered huge piece of mind as Tilly is an escape artist and jumper. The service provided by ERC is second to none. Having been badly let down by a rival company they sorted out accommodation out on the Friday evening for our arrival the following morning. It’s not surprising they are national winners 6years in a row!!!
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Family time with rescue dogs all with different triggers

    Beautiful barn very well equipped lots of room even with 5 big dogs lots of great quiet walks close to the barn short drive to our favourite beaches will definitely book again if they will have us, even our escape artist Jack Russell couldn’t find a way out of garden. My only sad face was the internet connection not brilliant normally would have loved that but it was TT RACE WEEK. A small niggle from a great week with family
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Incredible accommodation in the most wonderful location!

    Incredible accommodation in the most wonderful location! We had the most amazing time celebrating my wife’s 30th birthday along with our 4 rescue dogs at Bristows Barn. I wanted to book something a little special as a surprise and it completely surpassed all expectations. The barn was so beautiful, immaculately clean and was perfect for our Romanian Rescue who can be very nervous and reactive. Whenever we needed advice or help, Stephen was fantastic at helping us and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect for us. The outside courtyard and garden was so private and perfect for us! Our dogs loved running about going on sniffari and getting all of the smells! We were so sad to leave the barn as it was just perfect and so beautiful- we can’t wait to come back in the future to explore more of the beautiful surroundings! So many wonderful beaches so close to the barn and lovely walks straight from the barn gate (weavers way being one of them) The handbook for guests was fantastic and so helpful! Cannot recommend this place enough! So so dog friendly, stunning barn and in such a great location for adventures with the pups! Thanks so much for the perfect stay!
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Amazing holiday

    We had an amazing holiday in Bristows Barn, fantastic location and perfect for three generations and three dogs.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Bristows Barn

    Our second stay at this lovely property. Lovely peaceful location and fully secure garden for the dogs. Love that all the East Ruston Cottages are truly dog friendly and no limits on where dogs can go in the properties! Would recommend this property.